Hipstamatic launches “Action Sampler” function from Live Photos

GaryPageau
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Retro photo app Hipstamatic has launched a new member-only feature –  Action Sampler Shooting Mode – which harnesses the Live Photos technology of the Apple iPhone to create images inspired by the retro sequential multi-lens 35mm cameras of the 1990s. The Action Sampler Mode allows users to capture moments in a dynamically vintage style, creating GIF-like renditions of old-school photo sequences. The user can scroll through the four images by tilting the device, utilizing the iPhone’s sophisticated gyroscope.

Last year, Hipstamatic  returned to the Apple App Store with a more social-focused app for photo-oriented enthusiasts. The app listing includes the declaration: “BIG NEWS: Hipstamatic now has its own social network. It’s time to photo-share like it’s 2009 again!”

“Hipstamatic has always been about taking the best of the past and warping it into the present with a touch of whimsy,” said Ryan Dorshorst, co-founder of Hipstamatic. “With Action Sampler Mode, we’re not just reminiscing about the good old days of photo innovation; we’re redefining them. Think of it as lenticular printing meets 2020s tech wrapped up in your iPhone. It’s so authentically retro, you’ll need to remind yourself it’s not 1995.”

 

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Gary Pageau is principal of InfoCircle LLC, continuing his marketing communications career. InfoCircle LLC is a marketing and communications consulting firm, specializing in business-to-business markets. For nearly 25 years, he was with PMA International, serving most recently as Publisher, Content Development and Strategic Initiatives. His primary responsibilities included overseeing the Association’s editorial department, marketing research unit, education and corporate relations department.